music school advice

[kotzy210]

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Musicians Institute has many sub-departments, They have VIT, KIT, PIT, BIT, most probably you'll head for GIT (Guitar Institute of Technology). Basing on what i heard about one of their popular students, PAUL GILBERT, well, he's much more open minded now compared to what he's done in the past. He's trying a lot of different chordal voicings now, but limited only to his instrument, which is the guitar.
Berklee College on the other hand makes you more than a complete musician. A very outstanding student of theirs is my #1 idol, STEVE VAI. if you pay particular attention to his arrangements, it doesn't just satisfy the guitars. keyboard-wise, drum-wise & the bass lines as well are very challenging. and take note, "He wrote them note for note". That's why a lot of musicians dont stay long in his band, because he's a control freak. The guitarist, bassist and drummer for the band Dream Theater went to Berklee also, but after their first year, they stopped schooling & pursued their music careers. but look at where they are now. all i know is that Berklee has a more demanding requirement than Musicians Institute. You need to submit a demo of your music, either original or cover. but that would pass through the most scrutinizing ears in Berklee. I know a person who passed the demo, anybody out there knows Enoz Vergara's son, Tom from bayanihan village in basak? he did a cover of Chick Corea's "Spain", that even Chick Corea sent him a letter acknowledging him for his splendid rendition. the problem was, He had nobody to sponsor him to study in Boston.
So to sum up all my "yawyaw" GIT=good guitar player
Berklee=very good guitar player+knows how to arrange for different instruments+you care for the other instruments, not only the guitar

GOOD LUCK ON YOUR QUEST!!!!! I hope i helped

[EZRA]

You really don't need to send a demo to get into Berklee... if you have the funds, you can attain their short-term programs. They also offer music related majors in contrast to music performance majors... my ex bass player graduated from Berklee majoring in music business.

[kotzy210]

You really don't need to send a demo to get into Berklee... if you have the funds, you can attain their short-term programs. They also offer music related majors in contrast to music performance majors... my ex bass player graduated from Berklee majoring in music business.

did you mean, si Jay? of Hard Candy before?

[EZRA]

nope.... Eric Lagrimas

[Vince Russo]

You guys may have heard of a virtuoso named Shawn Lane. Gifted beyond belief with his knowledge of music and unbelieveable technique on the fretboard. Rarely left his apartment, always practicing. Managed to record a couple of albums on Warner. Played in cover bands to support his wife and child. Died penniless. Please remember that you need too attend to other things in your life; not just arpeggios, sweep picking and scales! Only 3% of signed bands sell more than 700 copies of their first record...

[EZRA]

Lots of hungry musicians out there..... great with their instruments but never get the break they need. At least the guy you're talking about had the chance to record a couple of albums under a mjor label... naay mga musicians makit-an nako sa SUBWAY nga maayo kaayo pero sa Subway ra tawn sila ga tukar tukar.

Pero off-topic ka bai... the guy's just asking about music schools...

[Vince Russo]

You're right..My bad. - vince

[fakejosh]

what do you guys think of those workshop type programs, there's a weeklong one at MI at the end of june i'm thinking of checking out... it sounds like it could be a pretty sweet time... never been to one though, what did you take away from one if you attended? thanks!

[P-Chan]

kahibaw mo mga local(as in diri ra sa cebu) na music school? <--interested in piano

[Jeremie_Spoken]

kahibaw mo mga local(as in diri ra sa cebu) na music school? <--interested in piano

try salonga bro gkan ko dd2 sauna skwela, naa gyud ka makat.on pero kulang pa kaau, dapat gyud mag self study ka after naka skwela and learn more about your craft
well sa ako lang pd experience